Cole Bacani is Filipino-American writer/director from the Chicago suburbs. In 2016, Cole received a National Student Production award for cinematography from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. In 2020, he graduated from USC’s School of Cinematic Arts and is now based in Los Angeles. Since then, he’s had his work featured on Netflix, Omeleto, DUST, NoBudge, Wong Fu Productions, and screened all around the world. He’s been awarded/nominated at Palm Springs International ShortFest, LAAPFF, Hollyshorts, NFFTY, and more. He's currently directing digital series at Jubilee Media and is developing his first feature film.